Endocrine therapy of breast cancer /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Robertson, John FR, Nicholson, Robert I., Hayes, Daniel F., 1951-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	[London] : Martin Dunitz, 2002.
Subjects:	Breast Neoplasms > drug therapy. Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal > therapeutic use. Breast Neoplasms > prevention & control. Chemotherapy, Adjuvant > methods.

Table of Contents:

Overview and concepts of endocrine therapy
Ovarian ablation
Pharmacology, biology, and clinical use of triphenylethylenes
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)
Fulvestrant (ICI 182,780, faslodex) : a "pure" antiestrogen
Aromatase inhibitors in breast cancer
Progestational agents
The clinical efficacy of progesterone antagonists in breast cancer
- Cellular and molecular actions of estrogens and antiestrogens in breast cancer
Clinical response and resistance to SERMs
Animal models of endocrine-responsive and -unresponsive breast cancers
Biological changes in primary breast cancer during antiestrogen therapies
Effects of aromatase inhibitors on breast cancer
Effects of progesterone receptor antagonists on breast cancer
Future aspects for the endocrine management of breast cancer